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Karma 8020 Self Propelling Wheelchair

Karma  8520 Transit Wheelchair

User Manual

Freephone 0800 31 61 81

www.alliedmedical.co.nz

PO Box 302 250

North Harbour,  Auckland

February 2008

Summary of Contents for 8020 Self Propelling

Page 1: ...Karma 8020 Self Propelling Wheelchair Karma 8520 Transit Wheelchair User Manual Freephone 0800 31 61 81 www alliedmedical co nz PO Box 302 250 North Harbour Auckland February 2008...

Page 2: ...slopes Never stand on the footplates when getting in or out of the wheelchair Never go down steps forward Never carry more than one passenger 1 3 Notes for attendants and users Do ensure that the bra...

Page 3: ...letely open and the seat rails are fully located in the retaining cups CAUTION When completing step 2 never put your fingers around the sides or under the chair as they can become trapped between the...

Page 4: ...ractor 2 1 3 Footrest Adjustments Footrest Removal and Refitting To remove the footrest push pull the release lever and rotate the footrest until it faces outwards To lift off pull upwards To refit lo...

Page 5: ...ensure that the front castors are in line with the rear wheels and pointing forwards and that the back of the wheelchair is secure against either a wall or firmly held by an attendant 2 2 2 Getting o...

Page 6: ...ce must be avoided Resting Note that the upholstery has been designed for comfort in general use Users that are susceptible to pressure sores should also use a pressure relief cushion 3 6 2 To remove...

Page 7: ...wheelchair by putting fingers under the middle of the seat at both front and rear grasp and give a sharp pull upwards until the wheelchair is nearly closed Step 4 Slide the back upholstery off the bac...

Page 8: ...he backcanes are already set relatively low will this bolt also have to be removed to adjust the backcane height A B Figure 3 5 Step 2 cont down the quick release mechanism see fig 3 2 Step 3 Pull the...

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